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What strategy was found to be the most effective in the repeated prisoner's dilemma tournament held by Robert Axelrod?
What strategy was found to be the most effective in the repeated prisoner's dilemma tournament held by Robert Axelrod?
Which of the following best describes the concept of corporate collusion?
Which of the following best describes the concept of corporate collusion?
What is the primary purpose of employing the judo strategy in business?
What is the primary purpose of employing the judo strategy in business?
In the context of the prisoner’s dilemma, what can result from one firm lowering prices while another maintains high prices?
In the context of the prisoner’s dilemma, what can result from one firm lowering prices while another maintains high prices?
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What is the potential outcome of overfishing when fishermen do not cooperate?
What is the potential outcome of overfishing when fishermen do not cooperate?
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Which competition example illustrates price competition between beverage companies?
Which competition example illustrates price competition between beverage companies?
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What does the term 'arms race' in the context of the Cold War refer to?
What does the term 'arms race' in the context of the Cold War refer to?
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What is the main benefit of workplace collaboration among employees?
What is the main benefit of workplace collaboration among employees?
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Study Notes
Low-Cost Airlines
- Southwest Airlines was the first low-cost airline, founded in 1967.
- Ryanair, founded in 1985, was a European low-cost airline, aiming for minimal costs.
Prisoner's Dilemma
- A game theory concept where two entities choose between cooperation and betrayal.
- Uncertainty about the other's choice is essential.
- Relevant in business, when firms strategize considering each other's decisions.
- Examples include pricing, advertising, research & development, and sustainability policies.
Cooperation vs. Competition
- Businesses compete with each other by competing on prices (Coke vs. Pepsi).
- Companies strategize on advertising methods (McDonald's vs. Burger King).
- Competitor's R&D investment and innovation (Apple vs. Samsung)
- Environmental and sustainability policies (Shell vs. BP)
Repeated Prisoner's Dilemma Tournament
- Held in the 1980s by political scientist Robert Axelrod.
- Mathematicians and scientists used different strategies to play the game repeatedly.
- The "Tit for Tat" strategy proved most effective.
- "Tit for Tat" involves cooperating first and then mirroring the opponent's move.
- Reciprocity is essential in promoting cooperation.
Strategic Examples of the Prisoner's Dilemma
- Arms Race (Cold War): US and USSR faced a dilemma between continuing nuclear armament or stopping, demonstrating a lack of trust.
- Corporate Collusion: Competing companies may collude to fix prices; lower prices cause market share gains.
- Overfishing: All fishermen benefit from controlled fishing. Individual overfishing leads to resource depletion.
- Political Campaigns: Attacks can hurt voters, but can give an advantage if not responded to.
- Workplace Collaboration: Shared effort leads to productivity. A lack of effort by some diminishes gains.
Judo Strategy
- It involves swift movement to secure advantage (uncontested ground).
- Respond to attacks by giving way, conserving resources.
- Use opponent's weight and strategies against them.
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Explore the world of low-cost airlines and the intricacies of the Prisoner's Dilemma. This quiz delves into the competitive strategies employed by companies in different sectors and discusses cooperation versus competition. It also highlights historical tournaments that shaped the understanding of these concepts.
